Be a part of the 2014 Scoop on Summer

It’s time to submit your event, program or activity for the eighth annual Scoop on Summer. What’s the Scoop? Is it a flyer? A brochure? A poster?! Yes, and so much more. It’s Collinwood’s community organizing project-slash-work of art that lists—for free—all the good stuff in and around Collinwood, June thru September. The deadline for submissions is May 1st.

Where does it go?  The Scoop is printed in an edition of  10,000-15,000 copies. About half of those are distributed in partnership with 16 neighborhood schools. The balance are distributed to project partners and in stacks at public places around the neighborhood, courtesy of the Collinwood Observer. It’s also online.

Who lists in it?  More than 175 institutions, associations and individuals who stage events and programs for all ages, in the arts, athletics, faith, nature, music—you name it, are invited to contribute listings. There is no charge for submissions.

But participation isn’t limited to assets that have already been identified. If you haven't listed an event in the past, plan and submit one this month--a street sale or a front-yard concert. Proclaim your youth or church program to a wider audience. All you have to do is submit your content using the survey form at www.scooponsummer.org.     

Events are printed by day, and there are special sections for community meetings, youth programs, recurring events, local eateries and volunteer opportunities.  

Although it’s free to list, space limitations mean that there isn’t room for everyone’s ‘business as usual.’ For that reason, contributors—especially local businesses—are asked to develop collaborative and/or special events staged with neighboring businesses or local nonprofits to ensure inclusion in the print edition. 

How can I get involved? New contributors are always welcome. Send an email to scooponsummer@gmail.com or call (216) 235-5009 and ask to be added to the outreach list.  

Volunteers are needed to proofread in mid-May, and help distribute copies to schools and churches at the end of May, and generally to spread the word that this project is for all of Collinwood.

Last, but most important, the Scoop is only possible with the generous support of local businesses and institutions who sponsor it. Presenting Sponsors ($500 and above), Commodores ($250), Captains ($100) and Wavemakers ($1-$99) all make a difference and ensure that the Scoop can be published to welcome the widest possible audience to the wonders of Collinwood.